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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.20, 196.02 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.20, 196.02 and 135.18 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.20 : 196.02 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.20/196.02 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.20x = 196.02 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.20x = 26,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,497.98/142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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